CAMBRIDGE, England – When the sun comes out on a rainy Wimbledon match day, the roof over Centre Court can be retracted, but only after the floodlights have cooled down sufficiently. This is a safety requirement as well as an aesthetic one, as the 1,000 W floodlights are mounted directly on the roof beams and the fabric comes close to this heat source when the roof is retracted.<br />
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To check how soon the lights reach the critical temperature of 212° F (100° C) and the roof ...This story is related to the following:Test and Measuring InstrumentsSearch for suppliers of: Data Loggers & Data Logging Equipment